Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Mounting steel artillery wheels on the Phantom model with a new axle. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA. c. to BJ. Hs. 47810 DA1/M14. 8. 26. STEEL ARTILLERY WHEELS ON PHANTOM WITH NEW AXLE. X.4586 X.7420 X.7810 Herewith we send N.sch.2215 shewing the method of mounting steel artillery… | ||
| Scan002 | From 'R' questioning why smaller road wheels are not used on cars. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from R. c. to BJ. BY. X7810 R3/M14.5.28. ROAD WHEELS. X.7810 X.8810 X.5810 Why cannot we see a RR. car with smaller road wheels? R. | ||
| Scan003 | Standardisation proposal for shorter and lighter wheels and hubs to improve design. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 REVISED (10H) (DE 649 9-12-26) 5M. 2/1157. 47810 COMPLETED 2.7.28 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 2.5.28 Description of Parts. WHEELS & HUBS - SHORTER & LIGHTER. No. 7810 Drawing No.… | ||
| Scan004 | Standardisation report for a new chassis part, detailing fitting information and costs. | ||
| View original record | Mirrored header (bleed-through from reverse): STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. X (1) The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted. G.2.B. series. (2) Date when the chassis… | ||
| Scan005 | Improving steering on the 'SS' Phantom by increasing the wheel off-set. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to BJ. WDR. c. to E. DA. ct to BY. X7810 Hs3/LG13.8.28. X785 X7430 PHANTOM STEERING. We attach a note from OY. which confirms our results that with 1/2" increased off-set of the… | ||
| Scan006 | The preliminary test of front wheels with increased off-set to eliminate tramping and snatchy steering. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. July 23rd, 1928. To Mr. Beaver. Mr. Knapton. Mr. Ross. Co. to Mr. Ainsworth. Mr. Soutter. Mr. Darling. Mr. Nadin. Mr. Bagnall. Mr. Poole. Mr. Hives. England. WHEELS. From OY. Preliminary test… | ||
| Scan007 | Internal request to order tyres from Dunlops for a 40/50 HP car. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Hs/Rn. X7810 X4050 Hs/Rnl/LG4.9.28. Will you please order for us from Messrs. Dunlops :- 3 6.75" tyres for 21" rims silent tread for our 40/50 HP. car. Hs/Rn. | ||
| Scan008 | Wheel and tyre size changes for the 'SS' model to lower the car for French conditions. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA/EV. 77810. c. to EY. SG. DA/EV1/MS.9.28. --- 'SS'. X.7770 X.7380 X.7820 X.615 X.7810 The first SS., which R. hopes to have in the south of France, will have a 4-seater saloon cabriolet… | ||
| Scan009 | Slight modifications to the 'SS' Rear Axle to accommodate a rebuilt wire wheel. | ||
| View original record | +7810 BY. from DA. c. to BJ. Hs. DA3/M21.9.28. 'SS' REAR AXLE. X.7350 X.7810 Herewith we send N.sch.2722., shewing the slight modifications to the rear axle end required to accommodatethe rebuilt wire… | ||
| Scan010 | The requirement for six 20-inch rims for the 'SS' Phantom. | ||
| View original record | BY. from Hs/Rn. X7810 Hs/Rn15/LG22.10.28. Y3725 With reference to DA/EV1/M6. 9.28. We presume that you will make certain that we have the 6 wheels for xxxx 20" rims for the 'SS' Phantom, which will… | ||
| Scan011 | Specification and parts list for an order of S.S. Road Wheels and Hubs. | ||
| View original record | RQR c. Hs. G. ENG. X7810 BY/Cgh3/G.24.10.28. S.S. ROAD WHEELS AND HUBS. We require three sets (6 per set) of Dunlop Wire Wheels with 20" x 5" rims for 32" x 6.75" balloon tyres with the narrow type… | ||
| Scan012 | Requesting sets of wheels and hubs for Mr. Royce's car to be completed by the end of November. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - BY/Cgh3/G.24.10.28. We are assuming that the Experimental Department will withdraw from their own stock or from production three sets of narrow type rear hubs complete with fittings. We require… | ||
| Scan013 | Follow-up regarding an order for S.S. road wheels, hubs, and tyres, requesting a delivery promise from the Dunlop Co. | ||
| View original record | ROY. c. Hs. e. RHC. x7810 BY/Cgh1/G.10.11.28. S.S. ROAD WHEELS, HUBS AND TYRES. ---------- Referring to BY/Cgh3/G.24.10.28. in which we requested you to order three sets of wheels for the above… | ||
| Scan014 | Order for three sets of 21-inch wheels and corresponding spare wheel carriers for the S.S. chassis. | ||
| View original record | O.O. [Struck through] C. HS. [Struck through] C. GRW [Struck through] c.c. by/HEP [Struck through] X7810 BY24/G.12.11.28. S.S. CHASSIS. ----------- (Yeats) In addition to the special wheels with 20"… | ||
| Scan015 | Arrangement for a rear-mounted two-wheel carrier for 'SS' models. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA. c. to BJ. HS. X7810 DA2/M14.11.28. X.7810 X.5810 X.7600 'SS' TWO WHEELS ONLY AT REAR. In view of the pressure on the Coachwork Dept. we should be very much obliged if Derby could set out… | ||
| Scan016 | From coachbuilder Hooper & Co. requesting a wheel for chassis EX 19 to confirm type and size for ordering discs. | ||
| View original record | MEMORANDUM. (FROM WORKS). HOOPER & Co. (Coachbuilders) Ltd., MOTOR-BODY-BUILDERS & COACHBUILDERS TO H.M. THE KING. 77a, KING'S ROAD, CHELSEA, LONDON, S.W.3. TELEPHONES— KENSINGTON 4762-3-4 To Messrs… | ||
| Scan017 | Letter to Messrs. Hooper & Co. regarding the delivery of a wheel for chassis 19-EX. | ||
| View original record | X7810 Hs/Rnl/LG. Expl: Dept: 26th. Nov. 1928. Messrs. Hooper & Co., 77a, King's Rd., Chelsea, London S.W.3. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of the 23rd. inst. ref. GA/VMC. We hope to let you… | ||
| Scan018 | Letter to Messrs. Hoopers Ltd. regarding the dispatch of a 21' short hub wire wheel. | ||
| View original record | X7810 Hs/Rm2/LG. Expl: Dept: 29th. Nov. 1928. Messrs. Hoopers Ltd., Coachbuilders, 77, Kings Rd., Chelsea, S.W.3. Dear Sirs, We are sending you forthwith as requested - one 21" short hub wire wheel… | ||
| Scan019 | Despatch of a 21-inch wheel with tyre to Messrs. Hoopers for experimental car 19-EX. | ||
| View original record | To BP. from Hs/Rn. c. to Stores (Mt.) x7810 Hs/Anl/LG30.11.28. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to Messrs. Hoopers, 77, Kings Rd. Chelsea. 1 21" short hub wheel complete with 6.75" tyre.… | ||
| Scan020 | 10,000-mile test of car 18-EX, feedback, and development of the 'SS' car. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten]: X7810 To BJ. from Hs. a. to R. c. to Wor. S E C R E T. 18-EX. [Handwritten]: X7941 [Handwritten]: X3994 Hs2/LG18.12.28. Replying to BJ12/E17.12.28. 18-EX car has already started the… | ||
| Scan021 | Compatibility and testing of different wheel sizes on 18-EX and SS cars. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- As regards the size of the wheels fitted to 18-EX. There are no reasons why these wheels cannot be used on SS. cars, at least they can be used on light cars. They improve the appearance… | ||
| Scan022 | Despatch of a bonnet for car 23-EX to the Carlton Carriage Co. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Cx/Hn. from Hs/AJL. c. to DA/EV. X7810 Hs/AJL2/LG12, 2.2.29. X7260 RE. OPEN TOURING BODY FOR 23-EX. We are despatching the bonnet for the above car to the Carlton Carriage Co. today. In order… | ||
| Scan023 | Wheel rim sizes for 'SS' cars, comparing 20 inch and the standard 21 inch options. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to Sg. Wor. c. to E. DA. c. to BY. X7810 Hs1/LG20.2.29. WHEELS FOR 'SS' CARS. Y527 18-EX car is running in France fitted with wheels with 20" rims, 19-EX car is running with 21" rims… | ||
| Scan024 | Advantages of smaller wheels and comparing wheel sizes for the 18-EX and 20 HP models. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from R. c. to SG. DA. c. to E. BY. 47810 R7/M23. 2. 29. SS. WHEELS. X. 7810 X. 5810 X. 3725 18-EX. There is a definite advantage in lower appearance and lower gear. 20 HP. YOU will remember the… | ||
| Scan025 | Secret memo querying the decision to use two different wheel sizes for the 'VSS' car, citing potential sales issues. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 47810 To Hs. from Sg. Wheels for "VSS" Car. Sg15/E1.3.29 I have just seen Hs1/LG20.2.29. I should be glad to know whether you have had any reply from R. and also to know why it is suggested… | ||
| Scan026 | Confirming the decision to use smaller wheels on the first 'SS' car. | ||
| View original record | 47810 To Sg. from Hs. Hs2/LG2.3.29. WHEELS FOR 'SS'. You will see by R's note that he agrees to the smaller wheels, and therefore these are being instructed for the first 'SS' car. Hs. | ||
| Scan027 | Directive to change the wheel rim size from the standard 21' to 20' for the SS. Chassis - J.2. Series. | ||
| View original record | X7810. BY/IWD. BY/HES. c. Hs. C. G.C. BY4/N.4.5.29. Wire Wheels for SS. Chassis - J.2. Series. ------------------------------------------ Please note that it has been definitely decided that we shall… | ||
| Scan028 | Confirming the wheel and spare rim specifications for the 'SS' / 21-EX car for use in France. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/GWH. from Hs/Rm. X7810 Hs/Rm4/LG11.3.29. WHEELS FOR 'SS' This is to confirm that 21-EX car will carry two 20" rims as spares but will be fitted with four 21" wheels when running in France.… | ||
| Scan029 | Testing the 'SS' engine mounting, detailing challenging road conditions and the resulting radiator wobble and directional instability. | ||
| View original record | To R. from E. c. to SG. Wor. Hs. X7810 E1/M1.2.3.29. SS. ENGINE MOUNTING ETC. X.W005 X.7810 X.7830 X.7850 At the risk of repeating a little of what has already been reported the following notes are… | ||
| Scan030 | The investigation into radiator wobble, testing different chassis and engine mounting configurations. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- revaluation of the earlier tried systems, in particular the first strip rubber mounting which was found to be appreciably below the required standard, and was 'written down' from 80% to… | ||
| Scan031 | Development avenues and testing schemes for engine damping and frame flexibility. | ||
| View original record | -3- (3) The third conclusion was that logically there were two avenues of development : (a) To utilise the engine to the max. extent to damp the oscillations so that the period would never come up.… | ||
| Scan032 | Test run results concerning road wheel diameter, booming noises, and exhaust manifolds. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -4- A run on the test road immediately established this as the most effective modification yet, the chassis riding without any apparent periodic effects, and with a considerable improvement… | ||
| Scan033 | Manifold experiments and body noise testing related to chassis vibration. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -5- Regarding the manifold we made one up from welded steel with an expansion box on the lines of the old Silver Ghost, as in sketch -(SEE ORIGINAL FOR SKETCH) but although this was thought… | ||
| Scan034 | Urgent request for special wheels for a Phantom vehicle from Messrs. Dunlops. | ||
| View original record | To ROY. from Hs/Rn. X7810 Hs/Rnl/LG10.5.29 SPECIAL WHEELS FOR PHANTOM. We urgently require the special wheels we asked you to obtain from Messrs. Dunlops for us - ¼" further out from centrepoint than… | ||
| Scan035 | Secret memorandum discussing the appropriate wheel size for 'S.S.' models and the impact on steering and appearance. | ||
| View original record | TO HS. FROM. EV. X7810 ORIGINAL EV6/27.5.29. copy to B. W. P. SECRET. RE SIZE OF WHEELS FOR "S.S." For 18.EX and 23EX. we instructed that 20ins. rims should be used. We believe that Derby have given… | ||
| Scan036 | Wheel and tyre sizes, steering issues, and a proposed change by Dunlop. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. from Hs. c. to R. Sg. X7810 Hsl/LG28.5.29. X7820 The size of wheel which has been instructed and ordered for the S.S. car has a 21" rim. Comparative tests have frequently been made and it… | ||
| Scan037 | Telegram requesting spare parts including wheels, spring clips, axle packing and tyres to be sent to Sevres, France. | ||
| View original record | XY810. POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. Office Stamp: DERBY 19 JUL 29. PCT LIDSEY + SEVRES +. 157 12:7 CHICHESTER T 34. LIDSEY ROYCAR DERBY = SEND TWO TWENTY INCH S S WHEELS LONGER SPRING CLIPS AND AXLE… | ||
| Scan038 | On comparative tyre size tests in France, confirming the retention of the 675' diameter and advising communication with Dunlops. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. from Hs. C. to By. X4820 Hs.2/MJ.17.7.29. X4050. X7820. TYRES. ----- Rn. is at present in France making comparative tests with various sized tyres. We have had a preliminary report, which… | ||
| Scan039 | Comparison of the power output at the road wheels for the Phantom and S.S. cars. | ||
| View original record | To EP. From Hs/AJL. c. to Wor. MX. X7810 filing Hs/AJL.2/MJ.22.8.29. X7810 X8810. POWER AT ROAD WHEELS. PHANTOM AND S.S. --------------------------- We give herewith a comparison of the power output… | ||
| Scan040 | Graph comparing the power at the road wheels (B.HP) against engine R.P.M. for the S.S. and Phantom models. | ||
| View original record | POWER AT ROAD WHEELS. S.S AND PHANTOM. 3RD GEAR B.H.P. AT ROAD WHEELS. AVERAGE PRODUCTION PHANTOM : -------- AVERAGE EXPTL S.S. : CUT OUT CLOSED ENGINE R.P.M. | ||
| Scan041 | Querying power output differences between SS Experimental Cars and Production Chassis and requesting dynamometer testing. | ||
| View original record | Hs/AJL c Wop [crossed out] c EP. Xy810. Mx5/T23.8.29 re Power at Road Wheels - SS With reference to your Hs/AJL2/MJ22.8.29 we should be glad to know - 1. Were the SS Experimental Cars the same… | ||
| Scan042 | Requesting an extension on the temporary admission of parts for chassis 21-EX. | ||
| View original record | x7810. To EWP. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rn. 2/MJ. 26. 8. 29. With reference to your EWP/20/FAW. 22. 8. 29. CHASSIS 21-EX. ---------- We consider that we may want to use these parts again and should therefore… | ||
| Scan043 | Expressing caution about standardizing 20-inch wheels with 7-inch tyres until satisfactory tests are completed. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. from Sg. copy to R. Hs. By. Da. X7810 SECRET "SS". Sg18/E12.7.29. X.7820 X.7810 Referring to R1/M11.7.29 regarding 20" wheels with 7" tyres. I presume it is clear to all concerned that these… | ||
| Scan044 | Specifying the wheel jack requirements for the Phantom II and 20 HP models. | ||
| View original record | To By. From Hs/AJL. Y7810. Hs/AJL.1/MJ.27.9.29. Y7810. X5810. Wheel Jack Requirements for Phantom 11. and 20 HP. (51 in O series onwards). Phantom 11 :- The following dimensions are essential to cover… | ||
| Scan045 | Objections to carrying two spare wheels at the rear of cars, focusing on increased length and manoeuvrability. | ||
| View original record | X. 7810. To Da/Ev. from Hs/Rm. c. Sg. R. Hs/Rml/AD29.11.29. WEIGHT AT BACK OF CARS. x7810. x7840 With reference to your Da/EV4/M26.11.29. The one serious objection which we had in mind when we… | ||
| Scan046 | The effects of fitting two rear spare wheels to the Phantom II, discussing appearance, space, steering, and ride quality. | ||
| View original record | 7810 HS. } LHS. } FROM R. DA/EV. } R1/M3.12.29. X.7810. X.7840. Copy to SG. WOR. Copy to BY. C. PHANTOM 2. - SPARE WHEELS, AND RIDING. I think that in future we ought never to fit 2 wheels at the… | ||
| Scan047 | Misunderstanding about the spare wheels for the Prince of Wales' Phantom II car. | ||
| View original record | Ev...from C. c.c. to Sg LRO WGT Hs By Ph/Ev +7810. C16/05.12.29 RECEIVED Phantom II..SPARE WHEELS & RIDING. RL/MS.12.29 There appears to be some misunderstanding in regard to the spare wheels on the… | ||
| Scan048 | Letter from Rolls Royce of America to Rolls Royce Ltd. discussing the outcome of a Tire and Rim Division meeting regarding wheel choices for the L.H. PII. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. OY - 5 Dec. 16, 1929. Handwritten notes: W, x7810. Mr. E.W. Hives, Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Derby, England. Dear Mr. Hives: WHEELS & TIRES I attach report of… | ||
| Scan049 | Letter from the Society of Automotive Engineers regarding an Unconfirmed Memorandum of Meeting for the Tire and Rim Division. | ||
| View original record | SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS INC. 29 WEST 39TH STREET NEW YORK December 12, 1929 To the Members of the Tire and Rim Division Gentlemen: We are sending herewith the Unconfirmed Memorandum of Meeting… | ||
| Scan050 | Unconfirmed memorandum of a meeting for the Tire and Rim Division. | ||
| View original record | UNCONFIRMED MEMORANDUM OF MEETING TIRE AND RIM DIVISION General Motors Bldg., Detroit December 4, 1929 Present H. M. Crane, Chairman - General Motors Corp. - New York, N. Y. W. S. Brink (Rep. J.G.… | ||
| Scan051 | Meeting minutes discussing decisions on standardizing tire and rim sizes. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - 5.25-18 SIZE In view of the fact that the cars now using this size expect to retain it because of its excellent service record, and because it is anticipated that one or two other 1930 models… | ||
| Scan052 | Meeting minutes discussing and voting on amendments to tire and rim specifications for passenger and commercial vehicles. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - There was also considerable discussion on eliminating the "maximum tire width of rim" figures, but serious objection was made. A motion to show the rim sizes as the recommended rim to be used… | ||
| Scan053 | Meeting minutes concerning revisions to tire and rim standards for commercial vehicles. | ||
| View original record | - 4 - (III) HIGH PRESSURE TIRES AND RIMS FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES REVISION Upon motion duly seconded it was VOTED to retain this table as it appeared on page 69 of the Supplement to the 1929 edition of… | ||
| Scan054 | Table detailing S.A.E. standards for balloon tires and rims for passenger cars. | ||
| View original record | Revision approved by the Tire and Rim Division Dec. 4, 1929, for submission to Standards Committee meeting on Jan. 20, 1930 BALLOON TIRES AND RIMS for Passenger-Cars S.A.E. Standard | Rim Diam. | 4.75… | ||
| Scan055 | Specification table for S.A.E. Standard balloon tires and rims for commercial vehicles. | ||
| View original record | BALLOON TIRES AND RIMS for Commercial Vehicles S.A.E. Standard Tire Sections, In. Rim Diameter, In. 20 22 Nominal rim-section width, in. Actual rim width between flanges, in. Rim flange height, in.… | ||
| Scan056 | Proposal for 19' well-based rims for the Phantom II, with a request for a sample pair for testing, and including a customer testimonial. | ||
| View original record | To OY. From Hs/Rm. HS/Rm.4/MJ.1.1.30. Handwritten notes: x7810 x)820 With reference to your OY.5/16.12.29., we are interested to note your proposal that you may start the Phantom ll on production with… | ||
| Scan057 | The effects of carrying two spare wheels on the steering, skidding, and riding comfort of a Phantom II. | ||
| View original record | To R. From Ha/Rn. c. to SS. Wor. c. to Oa. Hy. c. to A. K 7810 Hs/Rn.1/AJ.2.1.30. PHANTOM 11 SPARE WHEELS. ----------------------- AND RIDING. ----------- x 7810. x 7840. With reference to… | ||
| Scan058 | Assessment of vehicle riding comfort and the effects of carrying spare wheels. | ||
| View original record | -2- back seat only. At high speeds with average load the riding is also advantageously affected, the most noticeable feature being the absence of pitching. SUMMARY. The disadvantages of two spare… | ||
| Scan059 | Car test report concerning steering issues related to the Prince of Wales' car. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs/Rm. x7810. C7/C10.1.30. x7810 x7840 x4521. I was very interested to read your report upon your test of the car with two wheels and tyres carried beyond the rear cross tube. I enclose copy of… | ||
| Scan060 | Modifications to the Prince of Wales' car, specifically the placement of spare wheels and its effect on steering. | ||
| View original record | DA/Ev. C6/C10.1.30. Re Prince of Wales' Car. Da/Ev2/M9.1.30. The Prince of Wales' car will not be used again until he returns in April, so that there is plenty of time. As regards the last part of… | ||
| Scan061 | Implications of increasing luggage box size and relocating the spare wheel on vehicle handling. | ||
| View original record | X7810 To C. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.1/MJ.13.1.30. +7840 x4521 With reference to C7/C10.1.30. You will note from EP1/H13.1.30., that the proposal is now to increase the size of the luggage box so that it… | ||
| Scan062 | Expressing concern and withholding a signature on a standardisation form for 20' wheels with 7' tyres. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs...from PN. [Handwritten in box] x 810 PN.1/WT13.2.30. [Handwritten] x7810 x7820 With regard to the standardisation form in respect of the 20" wheels with 7" tyres, I have not signed this… | ||
| Scan063 | Querying the standardisation of 20-inch wheels with 7-inch tyres for the Phantom II model. | ||
| View original record | n810. To Hs. from Sg. re P.II - Wheels and Tyres. Sg16/E13.2.30. I have just seen a Standardisation Sheet in reference to 20" wheel with 7" tyres for P.II, and it says that it is to obtain the… | ||
| Scan064 | Discontinuing the 6.5 inch section tyre and replacing it with the 7 inch section for 20 inch rims. | ||
| View original record | SG. From HS. c. to PN. C W-- x7810 HS.1/MJ.14.2.30. x7810 x7820 x4050 20" RIMS. 7" TYRES. The tyre makers have decided to discontinue the manufacture of the 6½" section tyre and to replace it with the… | ||
| Scan065 | Standardisation of chassis parts for 20 inch wheels with 7 inch tyres. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 REVISED (10H) (DF 587 4-1-29) BM. 2/5943. x7810. Comp 18-2-30. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts: 20" WHEELS WITH 7" TYRES. Origin: To obtain the advantages of a "Fort"… | ||
| Scan066 | Difficulties of balancing wheels with 'Fort' tyres and proposing a solution. | ||
| View original record | BY. From Hs/Rn. [handwritten: 7810] Hs/Rn.2/MJ.25.3.30. BALANCING OF WHEELS. [handwritten: 7820] We have already explained to you the difficulties we are coming up against with the "Fort" tyre and the… | ||
| Scan067 | Wheel arch clearances and modifications to the rear track for the P.2. model. | ||
| View original record | X7810 SECRET. To By. from Ev. Ev2/7.4.30. C. to Da. Hs. Sg. Oy. SBN. X.7380 X.7830 X.7810. RE WHEELARCH CLEARANCES 6.750 REAR TRACK, P.2. We send herewith N. schm 3086. shewing the rear wheel arch… | ||
| Scan068 | Steering complaint from Sir Henry Segrave, detailing issues with wheel balance and pivot lean. | ||
| View original record | EP. From Hs/Rn. c. to Da. c. to E. X7810 Hs/Ru.3/MJ.11.4.30. x7518 x7810 x401 x406 STEERING COMPLAINT - SIR HENRY SEGRAVE. 80-WJ. On going over the steering on this car, which was complained of by Sir… | ||
| Scan069 | Wheel balance issues with India Tyres and their detrimental effect on vehicle steering. | ||
| View original record | x7810 C. From Hs/Bn. c. to SG. IHS. c. to Wor. SY. c. to Da. E. c. to EP. H. Hs/Bn.3/MJ.14.4.30. x7518. x4462. x401. x7810. INDIA TYRES. ============= On Major Segrave's car we found that one of the… | ||
| Scan070 | The excessive imbalance found in 'India' brand tyres and tubes taken from Major Segrave's car. | ||
| View original record | To C. From Hs/Rn. c. to Wor. By. c. to MX. Hn. INDIA TYRES. We are forwarding to you one of the 'India' covers and tubes off Major Segrave's car. This cover is about 1 lb. 6 ozs. out of balance at the… | ||
| Scan071 | Recommendations for resolving Phantom II steering complaints regarding wheel balance, tyre pressure and pivot lean. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. For Depot Sheet. From Hs/Rm. c. to MX. c. to BY. x7810 Hs/Rm.1/MJ.13.5.30. X.401 X.7520 X.7810 X.7420 X.7820 X.7430 X.7425 PHANTOM 11 STEERING. We have investigated one or two cases of Phantom… | ||
| Scan072 | Page detailing adjustments for cross-steering tube toe-in, poundage, and shock absorber loading. | ||
| View original record | -2- the measurement of pivot lean. (4) CROSS-STEERING TUBE. A very important feature in the functioning of the steering is the "toe-in" of the front wheels, or front wheel "gather" (Page 13 Steering… | ||
| Scan073 | Shock absorber oil levels, tyre recommendations, and a test for cross-steering tube load. | ||
| View original record | -3- It is possible that when the shock absorbers are filled, all the air is not excluded from the system and consequently as the car is driven about this air is expelled and the oil level falls.… | ||
| Scan074 | Blueprint diagram detailing the cross steering tube specifications and adjustments. | ||
| View original record | GAP HERE .005 TO .015 IF THIS GAP IS TOO GREAT WHEELS MAY TOE IN EXCESSIVELY A) PACKING WASHERS FITTED HERE TO INCREASE POUNDAGE STANDARD POUNDAGE REQUIRED TO TWIST THE CROSS STEERING TUBE BY MEANS OF… | ||
| Scan075 | Excessive front tyre wear on Phantom II cars due to incorrect toe-in, referencing a complaint from Dunlop Rubber Co. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To Hm. From Hs/Rm. c. to Wor. c. to BY. c. to EP. c. to MX. X7810 Hs/Rm.1/MJ.27.6.30. X.401. X.7820. X.7425. X.7810. In Depot Sheet No.160 we pointed out the importance of the correct toe-in… | ||
| Scan076 | List of customer cars exhibiting excessive toe-in, detailing vehicle models, tyre specifications, and mileage. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE CARS SHOWING EXCESSIVE TOE-IN. X7810. X.411. X.401. X.7820. X.7425. X.7810. Mileage. Marquis of Anglesey. (Via Hoopers, Chelsea). Rolls-Royce Phantom 11. 1930. 33x6.75 Silent Fort. Toe in… | ||
| Scan077 | Wheel modifications to increase track width in response to radiator jellying experiments. | ||
| View original record | X7810. By. from Da. c. HS. Da2/M22.7.30. P.2. WHEELS X. 7810 It will be remembered that when the experiments were in progress to overcome radiator jellying it was proposed to increase the outer centre… | ||
| Scan078 | The production of experimental Phantom II road wheels with increased offset. | ||
| View original record | RECEIVED 25 JUL 1930 DA. c - Hs. x7810 BY/Cgh.27/W.25-7-30. Re :- "Phantom II" Road Wheels. In reply to DA2/M.22-7-30, wheels with .500" more offset have been produced for the Experimental Department… | ||
| Scan079 | Decision not to standardise moving wheels further out due to the increase in car track width. | ||
| View original record | X7 810 To Da. From Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.7/MJ.30.8.30. With reference to Da2/M22.7.30. Undoubtedly the wheels being moved further out from centre point improves the steering. However, we have not standardised… | ||
| Scan080 | Implications and questioning the value of fitting wider wheels to a car. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X7810. To EV. From Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.4/MJ. 21.10.30. X.7830. X.7380. X.7810. With reference to the new wheels which you called for on R's car being .375" further out on the rear. We always understood… | ||
| Scan081 | Implications of fitting wider wheels to the Phantom II model. | ||
| View original record | TO HS/RM. FROM DA/EV. X7810 EV2/24.10.30 x.7810. x.7830. x.7380. RE. PHANTOM II. WHEELS. We thank you for your Hs/Rm4/MJ. 21.10.30. I was given to understand that you were anxious to have wheels at… | ||
| Scan082 | Suggestion to reduce the angle of the wheel cone to save paintwork on the spokes from damage. | ||
| View original record | (2) The reduction in the angle of the cone of the wheel would save the paintwork on the spokes from the damage which it now experiences. EV. | ||
| Scan083 | Internal memorandum from Sg. to Hs. regarding the question of wheels for America. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Sg. re America. Sg12/E18.6.31 Referring to Sg2/E8.6.31 I should be glad to hear from you on the question of wheels. Sg. Handwritten: 87810. Stamp: RECEIVED 1931 JUN 19 | ||
| Scan084 | Steering problems caused by attempting to standardise 19-inch wheel rims on Phantom 11 cars for America. | ||
| View original record | 87810 To Sg. From Hs. Hs.1/MJ.20.6.31. PHANTOM 11 CARS FOR AMERICA. Replying to Sg.12/E18.6.31. We have attempted to standardise 19" rims in place of the present 20" but we have found that these… | ||
| Scan085 | Arguing against the instruction to seal road wheel hubs on P.2 & 25 HP models. | ||
| View original record | X7810. To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to BY. Hs.5/MJ.19.2.32. x5810. SEALING OF HUBS. P.2 & 25 HP. There is an old instruction started by RJ. that the hubs of our cars should be sealed. We believe it… | ||
| Scan086 | Method and purpose of sealing hubs on Phantom II and 25 HP models. | ||
| View original record | HS X7 810. Y 810 x5810. To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor. BY. re Saeling of Hubs. P.II and 25 HP. Sg16/E23.2.32 Thanks for Hs.5/MJ.19.2.32. I should be interested to know the real reason that caused you to… | ||
| Scan087 | Standardisation of road wheels with two rows of spokes. | ||
| View original record | RR 785 (10M) (19120. 13-10-31) BM. 3/7596. X7810, COMPLETED 30.8.32. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 9.6.32. Description of Parts. ROAD WHEELS WITH TWO ROWS OF SPOKES. Origin. Better wheel.… | ||
| Scan088 | Standardisation of Chassis Parts form detailing the introduction of a new part to a chassis series. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted............. 'O' Series. Date when chassis will be handed to test.... ----- Cost of scrapped… | ||
| Scan089 | Road wheel specifications for the 40/50 HP O.2 series chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs. --- X 7810. BY/Cgh.7/G.22.9.32. RE: 40/50 HP. ROAD WHEELS - O.2 SERIES. We are instructing 19" road wheels in conjunction with 12/41 ratio rear axle bevels, and the other modifications agreed to… | ||
| Scan090 | Standardising 19-inch wheels on Phantom II cars and the resulting effects. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to S. c. to Da. c. to Ds/Ev. c. to Cx. c. to Mx. 810 Hs.1/MJ.23.9.32. PHANTOM 11 ROAD WHEELS. We are recommending standardising the 19" dia. wheels for all P.ll… | ||
| Scan091 | Speedometer revolutions for 19-inch wheels on a Phantom II. | ||
| View original record | X 7810. BY. from Hs/GWH. Hs/GWH.3/KT. 24.9.32. Re. 19" WHEELS FOR PHANTOM II. The speedometer revs. as fitted to 19-EX were 774 per mile. Hs/Wst. ordered 789 revs, but the makers could not give these… | ||
| Scan092 | The use of 19-inch wheels on Phantom II cars and axle ratios for Continental models. | ||
| View original record | X7810 To Hs. from Sg. re P.II Road Wheels. Copy to Wor.BY. E De.De/Pl.Cx.Mx. Sg5/E27.9.32 Thanks for Hs.1/MJ.23.9.32. We should like to have the 19" wheels on all P.II cars. On the Continental cars we… | ||
| Scan093 | Standardisation of 19' road wheels with two rows of spokes to lower the chassis. | ||
| View original record | RR 785 (10M) (30405. 21-4-32) BM. 3/6382/4. COMPLETED 14.10.32. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 17.8.32. X No. 7810. Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts: 19" ROAD WHEELS WITH TWO ROWS OF… | ||
| Scan094 | Standardisation form for a new chassis part, specifying the first chassis for fitment and associated costs. | ||
| View original record | T.P. STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted................ 0.2. series. Date when chassis will be handed to… | ||
| Scan095 | Declining the fitting of air-wheel tyres to chassis due to a lack of experience and potential danger. | ||
| View original record | X7870 NRC c. Tp c. Hs. BY.2/G.27.7.34. RE: CHASSIS NO. 1-WJ. MR. I.H. TAUNTON. Tr.13/WP.24.7.34. and NRC.5/V.16.7.34. Referring to the question of fitting air-wheel tyres to Rolls-Royce chassis, the… | ||
| Scan096 | The unsuitability of air wheel tyres for Chassis No.1-WJ, confirming the customer will use standard Balloon tyres instead. | ||
| View original record | X787D BY AIR MAIL. BY. Derby. Copy to Fr. London. Copy to Hs. Derby. Bombay, WRC.4/S.6.8.34. re Chassis No.1-WJ - Mr. I.H. Taunton. Many thanks for your BY.2/G.27.7.34. You will notice from the tone… | ||